I'm using this box as a firewall/router/IDS/sniffer for my family network and i have yet to stress this machine out. It does what's asked and keeps on going.
Next month i'll be looking into adding NAS functionality to it as well.
Have tested...
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So far this board and case have exceeded expectations.
Im running ESXi 5u1 and am having a few minor compatiblity issues such as not being able to passthrough the onboard 8 port SCU, however 'fixed' this issue by passing the other onboard SCU (4...
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